Dehydroxanthan Gum
What Dehydroxanthan Gum is & what it does
A modified xanthan gum that thickens with a lighter, less stringy texture and a smooth, fresh feel. It stabilizes emulsions and suspends particles.
What does Dehydroxanthan Gum do in skincare?
Dehydroxanthan Gum is a modified form of xanthan gum used as a thickener and texture enhancer. It helps stabilize formulas and can give a lighter, less tacky feel than standard xanthan gum. It is often chosen to improve the sensory texture of gels and emulsions.
Is Dehydroxanthan Gum natural or synthetic?
It is derived from xanthan gum, which is produced by fermentation, and then chemically modified. This makes it a naturally sourced gum that has been processed. So it sits between a fully natural and a fully synthetic ingredient.
Is Dehydroxanthan Gum safe?
Dehydroxanthan Gum is used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in topical cosmetics. Gums of this type are generally selected for their mild profile in formulas. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities can vary, so patch testing a new product is reasonable.
Sunscreens with Dehydroxanthan Gum
We rate 29 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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De Construct Gel Sunscreen
96/100
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Deconstruct Gel Sunscreen For Oily Skin - SPF 50 Pa++++ | 100% Photostable Sunscreen With 4 New Gen UV Filters | Long Lasting | Lightweight, Airy, Non-greasy | In-vivo Tested
96/100
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Skinome Sun Emulsion Body SPF 50+
94/100
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Skinome Sun Emulsion SPF 50+
93/100
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Biodermal Gezicht SPF 30 Anti Age Zonnecrème
85/100
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Cliniderm Sun Face Cream Age Defense Spf30
85/100
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Biodermal Droge en gevoelige huid dagcreme SPF 15
84/100
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Insta Natural Vitamin C Moisturizer Spf 30
84/100
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Cliniderm Gentle Protective Lotion Spf 45
82/100
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Babo Botanicals Daily Sheer Facial Sunscreen Spf 40 - Fragrance Free
82/100